FBT, Public
Member Q&A: Cost of a band at end of year function, 50/50 method
End of year functions with entertainment. Find out exactly what is covered under the 50-50 meal entertainment rule.
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GST, Public
GST & Margin Scheme: Landcom Case (Full Federal Court decision)
Here is an update for the Landcom appeal case. Find out the details and implications here.
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FBT, Public
Member Q&A: FBT car exemption – modification of passenger cars
Our Fleet Department purchase passenger vehicles from a dealership, to be modified. The modified vehicle will have seating capacity for...
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FBT, Public
ATO updates: Electric vehicles and car parking ruling TR 2021/2
The ATO has released more detailed public guidance on the new electric vehicle FBT exemption and finalisation of TR 2021/21....
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ATO/General, Public
Changes to work from home deductions for employees
During the pandemic many employees were mandated to work from home. Post pandemic most employers have continued to allow work...
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ATO/General, Payroll, Public
Employees vs Contractors – Significant new guidance from the ATO
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently released draft guidance, TR 2022/D3 dealing with employee v contractor classification. This seeks...
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FBT, Public
The FBT exemption for electric vehicles – fully switched on
Legislation has received Royal Assent. Here are all the facts and what it means for Governments and NFPs.
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GST, Public
GST Case: determining the ‘5-year rule’ and ‘passing on’
There are many curiosities within the GST law. Here is our summary of the '5-year rule' and 'passing on' following...
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FBT, Public
FBT & the electric vehicles exemption: the state of play
As at 1 December 2022 legislation implementing the Government's proposal to provide an FBT exemption for certain electric vehicles is...
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GST, Public
GST credits, FBT & Income Tax: the do’s and don’ts this festive season
In the lead-up to the festive season, here is a reminder on what GST credits are available for entertainment expenditure.
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ATO/General, Public
2022-23 Federal Budget: Key measures for NFPs
“A responsible Budget in uncertain times“ – Ministerial media release The Albanese Labor Government has handed down its first Federal...
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Payroll, Public
Member Q&A: salary sacrifice at a Public Benevolent Institution and its impacts
Question I am new to working for a Public Benevolent Institution, and am wondering how salary sacrificed amounts impact the...
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